RESUME
SKILLS (+) (-)
- Languages
- Proficient: XHTML 1.0, CSS 2.1
- Studied: Javascript, PHP, MySQL
- Software
- Text Editors: Text Wrangler, Notepad++, Crimson Editor, Dreamweaver, Aptana
- FTP: Dreamweaver, WinSCP, FileZilla
- Browser Tools: FireBug, Web Developer's Toolbar
- Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash
- Content Management System
- WordPress
- Hardware
- Mac, PC
- Processes Studied
- Site Architecture, Wireframes, Visual Design Creation, Image Slice/Optimization, XHTML and CSS Coding to W3C Standards, Cross-Browser Testing, Redline Creation
WORK HISTORY (+) (-)
- THS (http://ths-wa.org) | Web Designer | 02.11 ~ 07.11
- »Re-designed website into WordPress for THS.
- »Responsibilities included information gathering, information architecture, wireframes, visual design, image optimization, XHTML / CSS coding, creating xhtml prototype, cross browser friendly code, redlines and WordPress integration. Also created a guide to show the basic coding and WordPress issues associated with the new THS website.
- »Before starting the redesign, worked on their current site and cleaned up missing links, missing analytics code, added meta keywords, added meta description and updated information to reflect current information on the company.
- Highlight: The goals of the site which were met are: an updated visual design, a site which is easy to update and edit without knowing much code, an easy to understand navigation, creation of forms for contact and volunteer pages, and increased visits to the site.
- Washington State Association of Multicultural Education (http://www.wsame.org) | Web Designer | 06.10 ~ 08.10
- »Re-designed website for WSAME. Engaged in web workflow, communication with others and management of large amounts of information in a small three person team setting.
- »Responsibilities included building the site architecture, creating wireframes, creating the visual design, splicing the psd files, coding xhtml / css to cross-browser W3C standards, and implementing the code into WordPress.
- Highlight: Increased the editability of the site for non-web savvy employees and re-designed the site’s navigational/content structure into easier to understand categories.
- Mohawk Northern Plastics | Digital Prepress Artist | 01.08 ~ 12.08
- »Started the position as a Graphics Coordinator with the promise of promotion to Prepress Artist.
- »As a Graphics Coordinator: prepared job tickets, maintained records, created bluelines, proofread proofs and film against originals, checked film to specification, spliced film and prepared jobs for next phase.
- »As Digital Prepress Artist: combined previous duties, prepared jobs with only spot colors (no process), integrated jobs with company templates, proofed graphically, added screens, added traps, and printed proofs and film. Used the Nexus workflow for job completion.
- Highlight: Increased productivity and staff size by 20%. Was also the guinea pig for a new workflow system in the department.
- Smart Talent Temporary Agency | Production Artist | 07.07 ~ 11.07
- »Pre-flighted, proofread, edited and updated information for Creative Director.
- »Projects for editing and proofreading included bread bags, promotional display packages and brochures.
- »Projects for layout creation included four brochures.
- Highlight: Initially, only manual labor was provided for the booklets (printing, cutting, folding, and stapling.) Eventually, full responsibility to design, digitally prepare, and manually finish 8-12 page booklets was given.
- Tacoma Public Schools | Graphics and Printing Intern | 04.07 ~ 06.07
- »Had many informational discussions followed by hands on work around topics such as print set–up, color management, and file compatibility.
- »Created, edited and updated digital artwork files.
- Highlight: Designed and created with team, posters, program, invitations, and name cards for the end of year teacher appreciation luncheon.
EDUCATION
- Seattle Central Community College | Web Design Studies | Present
- Clover Park Technical College | A.A.T in Graphic Technologies | 2007
- University of Puget Soung | B.A. in Music | 1997